DECTE
Two Year B.Ed. Course
The Two Year B.Ed. programme is a professional teacher education course designed to prepare competent, committed, and reflective teachers. The programme covers educational theory, pedagogy, practice teaching, internship, and field experience across 4 semesters with 74 total credits.
Duration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
Credits
74 Total
Affiliation
Rajiv Gandhi University
Seats
100
Eligibility
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Arts/Science/Commerce with minimum qualifying marks. Must pass RGU Common Entrance Test (RGCET). Reserved-category candidates need 45% marks.
Programme Objectives
Understand theories in Education and cultivate practices as per Indian values and Western Philosophical Systems.
Familiarize with human growth and development concepts and apply methods in learning.
Develop English language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Understand historical development and trends in teacher education.
Comprehend application of ICT in education.
Acquaint with various approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Language.
Develop teaching competencies in educational measurement and evaluation.
Create awareness on gender issues and promote gender equality in education.
Develop skills to carry out school activities with proper planning and administration.
Know the concept, services, and techniques of Guidance and Counselling.
Develop eco-friendly attitude and strengthen environmental values.
Programme Outcomes
Follow values related to Indian and Western Philosophical Systems.
Apply appropriate methods and techniques in learning and develop pleasing personality.
Develop English language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Explain various trends in teacher education.
Use ICT in teaching-learning process.
Apply suitable teaching methods and techniques in pedagogical studies.
Construct and develop tools such as achievement tests, attitude scales, and rating scales.
Follow gender disparity awareness and provide awareness on gender issues in communities.
Apply skills for planning and administration at the secondary level.
Focus on Guidance and Counselling services.
Cultivate positive attitude towards environmental sustainability.
Course Structure — Semester Wise
First Semester
18 Credits • 450 Marks
BED-411
Theory and Practice in Education
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
View Syllabus (4 units)
Unit 1: Indian Traditions, Values and Education
- Meaning, Nature, Aims and Scope of Education
- Concept, nature and functions of Philosophy
- Relationship of Education and Philosophy
- Significance of Philosophy for educational practices
- Concept of Purusartha
Unit 2: Western Philosophical System and Their Impact on Education
- Idealism
- Naturalism
- Pragmatism
- Realism with respect to theory and practice of education
Unit 3: Indian Thinkers on Education
- M.K. Gandhi and Basic Education
- R.N. Tagore and Vishwa-Bharati
- John Dewey
- Froebel
Unit 4: Education and Social Change
- Equalization of Educational Opportunities
- Education and Culture
- Role of Education in Social Change
- Modernization and Education
- National and Emotional Integration & Education
- International Understanding for Peace & Education
BED-412
Human Growth and Development
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
View Syllabus (4 units)
Unit 1: Learner as a Developing Individual
- Concept and nature of growth and development
- Principles of growth and development
- Stages of human development
- Factors: Heredity and Environment
Unit 2: Development and Learning
- Dimensions of development: Physical, cognitive, language, affective, social, moral
- Theoretical perspectives: Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson, Vygotsky
- Concept, nature and types of learning
- Factors affecting learning
Unit 3: Understanding Childhood and Context of Development
- Understanding the family
- Parental socialization
- School as agent of socialization
- Peers as agent of socialization
- Effects of technology
- Ecological model of Bronfenbrenner
Unit 4: Adolescence: Issues and Concerns
- Problems of adjustment
- Emotional disturbance and risk behaviour
- Identity Crisis
- Substance Abuse
- Bullying
- Juvenile delinquency
- Health awareness
- Role of teachers and parents
BED-413
Curriculum Studies and Language Perspective
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
Learning Objectives
- Know the concept, determinants, principles and bases of curriculum construction.
- Understand curriculum design with regard to sources, types and transaction.
- Comprehend language with regard to function, diversity, and learning difficulties.
- Develop English Language Proficiency.
BED-414
Teacher Education
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
Learning Objectives
- To understand the development of teacher education in India.
- To know teacher education programmes at different levels.
- To familiarize with teacher behaviour and teaching skills.
- To familiarize with trends in Teacher Education.
BED-415
Field Experience & Practical
2
Credits
32
Hours
15
Internal
50
Total
Second Semester
18 Credits • 450 Marks
BED-421
Technology of Teaching and Learning
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
Learning Objectives
- To know concept, characteristics, scope, objectives, types and uses of Educational Technology.
- To understand teaching-learning process.
- To familiarize effective communication, programmed learning and teaching behaviour.
- To comprehend applications of ICT in education.
BED-422
Educational Measurement and Evaluation
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-423
Pedagogy of Science
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-424
Pedagogy of Mathematics
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-425
Pedagogy of Geography
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-426
Pedagogy of History
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-427
Pedagogy of English
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-428
Pedagogy of Hindi
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-429
Pedagogy of Civics
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-430
Field Experience & Practical
2
Credits
32
Hours
10
Internal
50
Total
Third Semester
18 Credits • 300 Marks
BED-431
Practice Teaching and School Internship
18
Credits
202
Hours
75
Internal
300
Total
Learning Objectives
- Apply teaching skills in real classroom settings.
- Develop lesson planning and delivery competencies.
- Gain experience in school management and administration.
- Build relationships with students, teachers, and school community.
Fourth Semester
20 Credits • 500 Marks
BED-441
Gender Studies and Education
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
Learning Objectives
- Acquaint with conceptual framework of sex, gender and gender role.
- Understand process of gendering in families.
- Describe gender issues in Education.
- Create awareness regarding laws and government initiatives for gender equality.
BED-442
Educational Administration
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-443
Guidance and Counselling
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-444
Environmental Education
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
BED-455
Practicum & Field Experience
4
Credits
64
Hours
25
Internal
100
Total
Pedagogy Subject Selection
Student teachers select two training specializations — one from Group I and one from Group II. The final teaching practice examination is conducted by a board of examiners (two external and two internal members appointed by the Controller of Examination).
Pedagogy of School Subjects – I
- • BED-423: Pedagogy of Science
- • BED-427: Pedagogy of English
- • BED-428: Pedagogy of Hindi
Pedagogy of School Subjects – II
- • BED-424: Pedagogy of Mathematics
- • BED-425: Pedagogy of Geography
- • BED-426: Pedagogy of History
- • BED-429: Pedagogy of Civics
Fee Structure
Total: ₹1,80,000 (4 instalments)
₹80,000 → ₹50,000 → ₹30,000 → ₹20,000
Bank deposit only. Exam & transport fees separate.